Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh broccoli (1 1/2 lbs. or 750g)

• 1 (375 g) package fine egg noodles
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cut broccoli into florets and peel and chop stems.

2. 2

   In small amount of boiling salted water, cook broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In boiling salted water cook noodles until al dente, drain and place in serving bowl.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat; cook onion for about 3-4 minutes, adding the garlic for the last minute.

5. 5

   Stir in vermouth and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and heat through.

6. 6

   Spoon over noodles and toss thoroughly.

7. 7

   Add salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle liberally with parmesan ( and some chili pepper flakes if you like some heat); pass extra parmesan.